What is the difference between the glass vs. the original? Does it provide the same level of protection as the original?
23706
Glass is way better. It feels like glass and looks like glass. Advertisements say it protects way better. So far I love mine. I have a iPhone 5.
23707
The original is a film cover with a sticky surface that is placed on the screen using a liquid solution. People complained that after using it for a while they started to get an orange peel effect that affected the clarity even on the HD ones. The glass one is a sheet of temper glass that does not require solution for application. Just aligning the glass over the screen and a simple tap on the center will install your glass shield. The clarity of the glass and its feel is just as if you had nothing on but the bare screen. The glass like any other screen or glass could crack if dropped but thanks to the lifetime warranty you can request a replacement directly from Zagg at no extra cost exept shipping and handling. My tempered glass on my iPhone 6 Plus cracked last week after dropping my phone on the thin carpet at Target even though I had a bumper case on. It's just a diagonal line on the bottom right of my screen and it does not affect the usage of your phone.
23708
The glass is great very clear and great protection and easy to install and zagg is the best company as far as the original i do not have it to know about it. My recommendation is the glass.
304091
It is the same glass. However, these displays are not easily serviceable despite what information may be available online...
1763520
I received one with the speaker mesh and one without, so it's a toss-up? The old one is very easy to remove and replace on the new display. Use a small flat-head screwdriver to lift the gray/black tape that holds the screen in. You can remove both gently. Apply them to the new screen. The outer glass is definitely included. Replacing these screens alone (no outer glass) is impossible because the screen is glued very hard to the glass. Separating the two is impossible. The glass I received seems to be the same thickness as the original glass, but I wouldn't test to see if it holds up to stresses as well :-)
1012241
I'm really not sure, but when I replaced it I could not tell the difference between the original and this one. It works just as good and looks identical. Hope this helps.
574322
no it does not protect the glass. for that you will need a screen protector. i'd recommend you a "tempered glass" screen protector. They are more expensive, around $25, but they are very easy to install with no bubbles and also it's a thin glass, not cheap plastic. so it feels like the glass as if you had no protector at all.
1626191
Together, if I understand question. I first bought just the glass cover ($5-10), but cracked the digitizer trying to remove old broken glass with a heat gun. This item $120ish was easy to replace, just watch the u tube video instructions first.
1965746
It does if you drop it or hit it on something but it responds better without a film since you are touching the actual glass. However the case does provide additional protection in the raised frame around the edges as the previous answer points out.
2091896
I know this one is a bit more pricey. I previously purchased a cheaper kit and the glass felt different it wasn't a smooth touch like the original glass. I don't know if it's the same kit but I told myself if I broke it again I would get the I cracked kit. I've had a few friends refer it to me. To me it's a better quality. Honestly I'm sure the $30 kit would work fine but I wanted to try this one out :)
186391
Not quite sure! The screen looked just like the original one so it seemed gorilla glass to me (not sure 2 or not). Installing the new screen was way harder than I thought, both my friend and I cut our fingers in the process (nothing serious though). Also, the new screen only worked for a month then the phone started acting crazy, then it started turning off randomly I had to get a new phone. I don't think there was anything wrong with the screen though, I'm convinced that I damaged the battery in the process of replacing the screen. I can't tell for sure though!
511556
I haven't noticed any difference. It looks clear and sharp and just as good as the original to me.
1202264
I think it is plexiglass as it is flexible but not positive. I do not notice any difference from the original and was way easy to put in. Also, I didn't notice when I bought this but the glass has the adhesive on it already so no need to buy more. Really happy with the purchase.
486954
The quality of the screen replacement was pretty close to the original screen. If there was a difference in glass being darker its minimum.
1689580
It looks like its glass. The only way u can tell the difference is by touching it. It looks really nice. I had it for 6 months now.
469025
Not really cause its like having the original screen on still. Its that clear. But the glare isn't bad, it's avoidable, the purpose of the screen protector is to defend the screen from drops or any other hits.
267620
Honestly, I haven't noticed any difference really. It's designed to provide a better view of your screen. My favorite would be the shatter protectant one. I like the glossy appearance ( not all bumpy )
364558
The way this is built, I do not think that a replacement glass would be possible to install. I have had mine for about a year now and have had no problem with it with normal use and care.
213030
It feels just like the original, it looks like the original, and the backlight performs like the original. So, I didn't care whether or not it is. It does what it's designed to do at a much lower cost than replacing the whole top case.